The Sweet Roll has been a staple in Bethesda games since the firstElder Scrollstitle, but it was the guards ofSkyrimwho made it famous, and now a player has tried her best to craft this iconic dessert. Though fans have been recreating the dishes of Tamriel for a long time, it was the release ofThe Elder Scrolls’Official Cookbook that made it so popular in the community.Skyrimfans were making their own Skoomaand Orsimer Venison before long, and the trend shows no signs of dying down.
The Sweet Roll is a rather simple confectionery food, both in real life and in Tamriel – with a fluffy sweetbread bottom and a sugar-glazed top. TheSweet Roll version seen inSkyrimis the one featured in the Cookbook, and it’s also the version that mostElder Scrollsfans go for when attempting to bake their own Sweet Roll. The same cannot be said for this particular Sweet Roll, as it hides an unpleasant secret for would-be thieves trying to steal a bite.
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It’s fake. The Sweet Roll made by MedianLethalConc was not made as an edible dessert, but rather as a deceptive prop posing as a delectable confection. It was shared with the officialSkyrimcommunity on Reddit, where it confused several people who were almost tricked into believing that they were looking at a hyperrealisticmod forSkyrim. The prop is made out of clay, and its glazed top can be removed, as MedianLethalConc explains that while her Sweet Roll may not be edible, it can store plenty of trinkets such as bobby pins and coins.
In a community known for having extremely talented artists, this Sweet Roll stands out for its simple-yet-genius idea backed by MedianLethalConc’s craftsmanship. ForSkyrimplayers in want of baking the real thing, the official recipe uses three tablespoons of butter, one cup of milk, two tablespoons of honey, a pinch of salt, one egg, two teaspoons of active dry yeast, and two cups of all-purpose flour. This mixture should be allowed to rise for half an hour, and then baked at 350°F for fifteen minutes. The frosting is made by combining two tablespoons of cream cheese, a tablespoon of unsalted butter, half a cup of powdered sugar, and two tablespoons of heavy cream.
Skyrimcelebrated its 11th Anniversaryjust a month ago, as this multi-generational sandbox confidently established itself over the years as the most definitive Bethesda title of all time, having paved the way for modern open-world games hoping to recaptureSkyrim’s addictive charm. Despite being over a decade old, the fifthElder Scrollsgame remains in the limelight, and the only thing that threatens to take its place is its own sequel, which still remains several years away.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Anniversary Editionis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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